Nepali boy name
Khem name meaning
खेम
Say it: KHEM/kʰem/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #206
Meaning of Khem
Variant of Kshem; welfare, safety and well-being.
नेपालीमा: खेम संस्कृत शब्द क्षेमको रूपान्तरित रूप हो, जसको अर्थ कल्याण, सुरक्षा र भलाइ हुन्छ। यसले सुखी जीवनलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Khem
Short enough to say in one beat, Khem is pronounced KHEM and uses four letters. It is a Sanskrit variant of Kshem, meaning welfare, safety and well-being. Those ideas give it a reassuring feeling, with themes of peace and prosperity that may suit a parent wishing for a secure life for their child. Khem is common among boys in our sample, ranking two hundred and sixth. Compare the similar sounds of Khim and Kheem, or the rhyme Hem, when considering alternatives.
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Khem at a glance
| Name | Khem |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | खेम also खेम्, क्हेम |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | K · ख |
| Length | 4 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #206 among boy names (31 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Khem
- Khem Raj Gurung · b. 1975
Nepalese singer
- Khem Bahadur Bum
Nepalese politician
- Khem Raj Koirala · b. 1977
Nepalese politician
- Khem Raj Nepali
Nepalese communist politician
- Khem Chettri · b. 1978
Dr. Khem Bahadur Chhetri served in the Nepal Army along with representing Nepal in United Nations peacekeeping missions abroad. Also known for advocacy for peace, human rights, education, fitness, and culture.
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Bikash♂विकासDevelopment, progress
- Shree♂श्रीProsperity, splendour, auspiciousness
- Shubham♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Sagun♂सगुनAuspicious omen
- Subham♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Bipul♂विपुलAbundant, plentiful
- Kalyan♂कल्याणWelfare, well-being and good fortune
- Bikas♂विकासDevelopment, progress
- Shuvam♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Kismat♂किस्मतFate, destiny or fortune
- Vikash♂विकासDevelopment, progress
Names that sound like Khem
Khem in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐏𑐾𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒐𑒹𑒧 |
| Bengali | খেম |
| Gujarati | ખેમ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀔𑁂𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | khem |
FAQ about the name Khem
What is the meaning of Khem?
Khem means: Variant of Kshem; welfare, safety and well-being. (नेपालीमा: क्षेम)
Is Khem a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Khem in Nepali?
Khem is written खेम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written खेम् or क्हेम.
How do you pronounce Khem?
Khem is pronounced KHEM (IPA: /kʰem/).
What is the origin of the name Khem?
Khem is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Khem?
Khem ranks #206 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Khem?
Notable people named Khem include Khem Raj Gurung (Nepalese singer); Khem Bahadur Bum (Nepalese politician); Khem Raj Koirala (Nepalese politician).